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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.65, 508.75 and 219.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.65, 508.75 and 219.35 is: 302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.65 : 508.75 = 219.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.65/508.75 = 219.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.65x = 508.75 × 219.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.65x = 111,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,594.31/368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.71

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